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Certified Internal Auditor Exam Questions 346–350 (page: 71)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

The purpose of a walk through of an audit client's processes is for an internal auditor to

  1. Confirm the completion of tasks.
  2. Assess the effectiveness of existing internal controls.
  3. Understand existing controls and processes.
  4. Determine the existence of fraud.

Answer(s): C



A company has recently implemented an electronic commerce system for purchasing and billing, which relies heavily on electronic data interchange, electronic funds transfer, and
just in time manufacturing technology. If the system was properly implemented, an auditor would expect to see all of the following changes except

  1. Lower accounts receivable balances.
  2. Lower accounts payable balances.
  3. Increased cash flow and treasury balances.
  4. Increased inventory balances.

Answer(s): D



While conducting a control self assessment project in an information technology division, an internal auditor asks managers to rate the severity of each identified risk and the strength of each related control. Which of the following represents the most significant disadvantage of this exercise?

  1. Budget hours expended will exceed any tangible benefits.
  2. Subsequent audits of the division may not be conducted.
  3. Management may omit important control weaknesses.
  4. The internal audit department will be viewed as responsible for controls.

Answer(s): C



A followup review found that a significant internal control weakness had not been corrected. The chief audit executive (CAE) discussed this matter with senior management and was informed of management's willingness to accept the risk. The CAE should

  1. Do nothing further because management is responsible for deciding the appropriate action to be taken in response to reported audit findings and recommendations.
  2. Initiate a fraud investigation to determine if employees had taken advantage of the internal control weakness.
  3. Inform senior management that the weakness must be corrected and schedule another followup review.
  4. Assess the reasons that senior management decided to accept the risk and inform the board of senior management's decision.

Answer(s): D



Which of the following fraudulent acts is not designed primarily to benefit the organization?

  1. Sale or assignment of fictitious assets.
  2. Improper payments such as bribes or kickbacks.
  3. Improper valuation of transactions.
  4. Acceptance of bribes or kickbacks.

Answer(s): D



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